Chicken Lo Mein ("Chinese Noodles")

Directions

1. 1
   Shake together all of the sauce ingredients in a jar; set aside.
2. 2
   Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. During the final 3 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta.
3. 3
   Drain and toss with sesame oil.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove the chicken to a plate.
7. 7
   Do not clean out the skillet.
8. 8
   Add the bell pepper, the white parts of the onions, the garlic and the ginger to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, until softened.
9. 9
   Stir in the carrots; cook for 1-2 more minutes.
10. 10
    Add the cooked noodles and broccoli, the cooked chicken, and the sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together; cook for another 1-2 more minutes, until the ingredients are heated through.
11. 11
    Garnish with the green parts of the onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts, if desired.